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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 828.35 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 828.35 and 346.73 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 828.35 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/828.35 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 828.35 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 287,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,207.92/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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